Cryptocurrency
Current Research for the MLA LD & PF Debate Topic…
TOPIC: Cryptocurrency
Resolved: Cryptocurrency does more good than harm.
Background:
[From…] What is Cryptocurrency and how to use it: Everything you need to know (The Telegraph, March 2, 2018) (PDF)
Cryptocurrency is a form of digital money that is designed to be secure and, in many cases, anonymous. It is a currency associated with the internet that uses cryptography, the process of converting legible information into an almost uncrackable code, to track purchases and transfers. Cryptography was born out of the need for secure communication in the Second World War. It has evolved in the digital era with elements of mathematical theory and computer science to become a way to secure communications, information and money online.
The first cryptocurrency was bitcoin, which was created in 2009 and is still the best known. There has been a proliferation of cryptocurrencies in the past decade and there are now more than 1,000 available on the internet. Bitcoin soared as high as $20,000 at the end of last year before crashing back to less than $8000 now.
Whiteboard Photos (& Research Packets):
[None – As of Yet.]
Research Videos (Required):
[-] Introduction to Cryptocurrency (Cryptomover Video, August 2, 2017 – 2 min)
[-] What Is Crypto Currency? (Smart Upper Video, January 23, 2017 – 6 min)
[-] Bank Of England Calls For More Cryptocurrency Regulation, (CNBC News, MAR 2, 2018 – 1 min)
[-] Cryptocurrency Will Come To A Bad Ending, (Warren Buffett, CNBC, JAN 10, 2018 – 2 min)
[-] Despite Hype I\’m still Bullish on Cryptocurrency, (Paul Vigna, Author, Business of Blockchain, CNBC, MAR 1, 2018 – 3 min)
Research Articles (Required):
[-] What is Cryptocurrency and how to use it: Everything you need to know (The Telegraph, March 2, 2018) (PDF Version)
[-] This Bitcoin-Trading Family Man Faced Years in Prison. Now He’s Telling His Story (TIME Magazine, March 1, 2018)
[-] Bill Gates blasts cryptocurrency, says they are a cause of deaths \’in a fairly direct way\’ (Bill Gates, PC Gamer Magazine, February 27, 2018)
Research Articles & Videos (Optional):
[-] Bitcoin: How Cryptocurrencies Work (Sci Show Video, December 21, 2016 – 9 min) <–Excellent!
[-] https://hackernoon.com/cryptocurrency-the-good-the-bad-and-the-future-of-money-supply-2f4bb021abc4
4 Pros and Cons of Investing in a New Cryptocurrencies,
Entrepreneur Magazine, November 1, 2017
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/303848
What Are Bitcoins – Pros & Cons, Investment Opportunities,
The Money Crashers Financial Blog, Last Accessed: March 2018
https://www.moneycrashers.com/what-are-bitcoins/
The Pros and Cons of a Global Bitcoin Bubble,
The Investor Place Finacial Blog, December 1, 2017
https://investorplace.com/2017/12/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-global-bitcoin-bubble/
Here are the pros and cons of bitcoin and blockchain
Business Insider, June 13, 2017
http://www.businessinsider.com/bitcoin-price-and-blockchain-pros-and-cons-2017-6
Pros, Cons of Using Cryptocurrency to Pay for College
US News & World Report, February 21, 2018
https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/student-loan-ranger/articles/2018-02-21/pros-cons-of-using-cryptocurrency-to-pay-for-college
Bitcoin is plummeting after one of the world\’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges suspended withdrawals
Business Insider, March 7, 2018
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-plummeting-one-world-apos-173300543.html
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